4th Dec 1944, Born on this day, American musician, singer, and songwriter Dennis…

4th Dec 1944, Born on this day, American musician, singer, and songwriter Dennis Wilson who co-founded The Beach Boys, He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson. (1966 UK & US No.1 single ‘Good Vibrations’, plus over 25 other UK Top 40 singles). Wilson drowned while swimming from his boat moored in Marina Del Rey, California on 28th December 1983 after a heavy day’s drinking. More on The Beach Boys: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/pet_sounds